[Moon] FT8, my final remarks

DW Harms (Dick) PA2DW qtc at kpnmail.nl
Sun Mar 18 18:27:26 CET 2018


Dear all,

 

I have carefully read over all messages concerning FT8 and robotic QSO-ing,
including the one that I wrote myself.

 

Many have expressed personal feelings and opinions about it and of course
they have the right to. Personally I would not fancy watching a computer
making QSO's for me, but that does not mean someone else might find this
technology thrilling. 

But same as for the discussions we had about the difference between the hard
work of CW/SSB EME compared to JT65, I think he mere problem is the
"achievement" of the operator. So for as long as it is well separated in
contest-categories and awarding, I think all of us can and should do as they
like. 

 

One remark concerns the FT8 program itself. In this program apparently one
can make the choice to turn the robotic function on/off.

I did not notice it, as the program I installed and tried started in
robotic-mode by default, but someone made me aware of the on/off switch in
the menu. Maybe that helps people that like FT8, but want to remain in
control about the actions in the QSO.

 

Also I was pointed to the fact that WiFi-transceivers have nothing to do
with this discussion and I must admit that this is absolutely true of
course. I am truly sorry if I offended the developers of FT8 by comparing
them with WiFi HAMS  ;) 

 

Best 73, Dick PA2DW



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